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UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA UC Merced SCU UC Riverside San Jose State| University of California Davis | University of the Pacific | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | UOP | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 6,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #161 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | pacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | UOP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $52,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $52,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $14,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $28,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $38,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 96% |
Admission |
UC Davis | UOP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 5,891 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 5,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 25/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1120/1423 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UC Davis | UOP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | UOP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $81,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $254 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | UOP | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Davis | UOP | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | UOP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 6,277 students)
UC Davis vs. UOP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or UOP?
- University of the Pacific is 357.6% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at UOP than University of California Davis ($52,918.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than UOP ($17,385 vs. $28,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 22.7% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($14,420 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than University of California Davis (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 86.5% larger than aid received University of California Davis ($38,322 vs. $20,548)
UC Davis vs. UOP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or UOP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UOP or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 74 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. UOP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or UOP? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UOP and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of the Pacific (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $16,200 more per year than UC Davis graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $65,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $9,949 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($14,676 vs. $24,625)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($151 vs. $254)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/